Dimitar Berbatov and Kieran Richardson make transfers to Fulham

Dimitar Berbatov and Kieran Richardson have both completed moves to Fulham today, with the Cottagers spending around £6million on the pair.

Dimitar Berbatov has signed a two-year deal (Picture: Fulham Football Club)

Berbatov was desperate to leave Manchester United after falling down the pecking order and has been hailed by manager Martin Jol as one of Fulham’s biggest ever transfers.

Jol is also ready to pay Wolfsburg £2million for Iran international Ashkan Dejagah.

‘He’s [Berbatov’s] a player of great quality and technical ability who will give me the attacking option I’ve been looking for,’ said Jol.

Kieran Richardson will wear no.15 (Picture: Fulham Football Club)

‘When he’s not scoring goals, his ingenuity often leads chances being created for his teammates and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to convince him to come to us, as there was a lot of attention from other clubs.’

Jol signed the 31-year-old when he was in charge at Tottenham before he joined the Red Devils for £30.75million.

‘As soon as I was aware of Fulham’s interest my decision to join was an easy one to make,’ said Berbatov, who had seemed set to join Fiorentina.

‘I’m impressed with the set up here and the people have made me feel welcome,’

Richardson, who will wear the No.15 shirt, had spent three years in the North East and made 149 appearances for the Black Cats.

‘I’m delighted that my transfer to Fulham has been completed and now I’m eager to start training for my new club straight away and pulling on the white shirt for the first time,’ said the 27-year-old.

His new manager Martin Jol said: ‘He will bring all-round quality which will add strength to our squad and I’m confident that he will adapt well to our style of football, and make an impact for us.’

Richardson, who can play on the wing and in central midfield, has eight caps for England.